Rangers RHP Nick Martinez (1-4, 4.22) gave up two runs in seven innings in a no-decision at the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. In his last two starts, Martinez is 0-1 despite a 2.77 ERA for 13 innings. He has allowed only two walks in those starts. Left-handed hitters are batting .321 with a .542 slugging percentage against Martinez. On May 24, he allowed one run in six innings at Detroit for his only win.

Matchup of note: In the previous meeting, Victor Martinez was 2 for 3 with one double against Martinez.

Detroit RHP Rick Porcello (9-4, 3.76) has been inconsistent lately, going 2-3 with a 5.25 ERA in his last six starts. Porcello is throwing more changeups this season, but the sinker remains his top pitch. Porcello allowed 14 baserunners and eight runs in 52/3 innings during a loss to the Rangers on May 24 and is 3-4 with a 7.41 ERA for seven career starts against them.

Matchup of note: Alex Rios has hit three home runs and grounded into five double plays in 41 career at-bats against Porcello.

Next five

Day

Opp.

Time

TV

Rangers starter

Opposing starter

Thu.

Det.

7:05

FSSW

Nick Martinez (1-4)

Rick Porcello (9-4)

Fri.

Min.

7:05

Ch. 21

Nick Tepesch (2-3)

Kevin Correia (4-8)

Sat.

Min.

3:05

FS1

Yu Darvish (7-4)

Phil Hughes (8-3)

Sun.

Min.

2:05

FSSW

Colby Lewis (5-5)

Kyle Gibson (6-5)

Mon.

at Bal.

6:05

FSSW

Joe Saunders (0-3)

Ubaldo Jimenez (2-8)

All games broadcast on KESN-FM (103.3) and KZMP-AM (1540 in Spanish.)

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